manganese ore mines in the world

Manganese ore is a critical raw material used in steel production, batteries, and various industrial applications. Here are some of the major manganese ore-producing countries and mines in the world:

Top Manganese-Producing Countries (2023-2024 Estimates)
1. South Africa – The world’s largest producer (~30-35% of global supply)
– Major mines:
– GEMCO (Groote Eylandt Mining Company) – Northern Territory, Australia (owned by South32)
– Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) – Northern Cape (owned by South32 & Anglo American)
– Tshipi Borwa Mine – Northern Cape (owned by Jupiter Mines & others)

2. Australia – Second-largest producer (~20-25% of global supply)
– Major mines:
– GEMCO (Groote Eylandt) – One of the largest open-pit Mn mines
– Bootu Creek Mine – Northern Territory (OM Holdings)
– Woodie Woodie Mine – Western Australia

3. Gabon – High-grade manganese (~15-20% of global supply)
– Major mine:
– Moanda Mine – Operated by Comilog (Eramet Group), one of the richest deposits

4. China – Significant producer and consumer (~10-15%)
– Major deposits in Guangxi, Hunan, and Guizhou provinces

5. Brazil (~5-10%)
– Major mine:
– Azul Mine (Pará state) – Operated by Vale

6. Ghana (~5%)
– Major mine:
– Nsuta Manganese Mine – Operated by Ghana Manganese Company

7. India (~5%)
– Major deposits in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

8. Ukraine & Georgia (smaller but historically significant producers)

Key Global Manganese Reserves
– South Africa (~70% of globreserves)
– Ukraine (~10%)
– Brazil (~5%)
– Australia (~4%)

Major Mining Companies
1. South32 (Australia/South Africa)
2. Eramet (France/Gabon)
3. Vale (Brazil)
4. Jupiter Mines (Australia/South Africa)
5. OM Holdings Ltd (